Tag Archives: Pedagogy

My Teaching Philosophy on the 1st Day of School

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

In the springtime I was thrilled to receive a teaching award. Today I’m walking into the classroom for the first time since then. Every time I step in front of students, I think about what I am doing. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Original Research, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged academic, higher ed, higher education, Pedagogy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Teaching, University, UPEI | 15 Comments

My Teaching Philosophy

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

Last week I was duly chuffed to receive a teaching award. I mentioned my “teaching philosophy” in that post, which piqued some curiosity. I thought I would post my teaching philosophy, developed over my decade or so in the classroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged academic, higher ed, higher education, Pedagogy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Teaching, University, UPEI | 2 Comments

Teaching Screwtape for a New Generation: My Conference Talk & Paper

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

We are moving well along in our series on C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtapee Letters. I have written reviews and will write at least one more. I have asked questions about influences and genre, and looked at Screwtape copycats–including demonic memos by Charles Williams and Dorothy … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research | Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, epistolary fiction, literature, Pedagogy, Screwtape, Teaching, The Screwtape Letters, writing | 18 Comments

“Integrity” and “Research”: Two Evils of the University According to C.S. Lewis

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

In his mid-50s, after a devoting more than 35 years to Oxford as a student and teacher, C.S. Lewis moved to the “other university”: Cambridge. A year or so after taking his Chair, he wrote for The Cambridge Review, … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Cambridge, higher education, Oxford, Pedagogy, Present Concerns, research, The Abolition of Man, Theology of Culture, University | 23 Comments

The Charm of Mystery: An Encouragement to Christian Teachers in Secular Schools

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I am right now furiously at work on the 3 Day Novel Contest, so I thought I would rework this note of encouragement to Christian teachers. I think, despite its focus, that all teachers will be encouraged by it, especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughtful Essays | Tagged 3 Day Novel Contest, Christian schools, Education, evolution, homosexuality, media, Pedagogy, science, Science vs. Religion, sex, stereotypes, Teaching, Theology of Culture, worldview | 10 Comments

The Charm of Mystery: An Encouragement to Christian Teachers in Secular Schools

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Last week I posted a fun and thoughtful “schools out forever!” post for students. Thinking of the end of term got me to thinking about the teachers. Although I have done youth work and subbing in Christian environments, and work … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughtful Essays | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Christian schools, Education, evolution, homosexuality, media, Pedagogy, science, Science vs. Religion, sex, stereotypes, Teaching, Theology of Culture, Westboro Baptist Church, worldview | 13 Comments

Teaching Screwtape for a New Generation: My Conference Talk

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

Anyone who follows A Pilgrim in Narnia knows of my interest in The Screwtape Letters. I have written reviews, asked questions about influences, looked at Screwtape copycats–including the first by mystery writer, Dorothy Sayers–thought about Screwtape`s anti-spirituality in popular culture, … Continue reading →